Conflict Theory And Psychodynamic Approach

Nature of support

Conflict theory is a struggle between opposing forces or interests. It is practiced by the elite who tried to obtain it by any means possible, by suppressing the poor and powerless. The practice skills of conflict theory which the upper class used to stay ahead, they used the strategy of keeping the working class at an in even distribution within the conflict theory that was predicted to be maintained thorough ideological. However, if people will work together to further the goals of the social system, it will be an awesome society, but people are seen achieving their will at the expenses of others.

Conflict theories are grounded in both the positivist and the phenomenological tradition in that examine the relation between

There are several different practice skills that social workers can be influence to meet their goals. Problem solving skill, cognitive behavioral skill and psychodynamic theory skill just to name a few. Problem solving assists the clients with problems. Social worker teaches clients how to develop their own solutions. Cognitive behavioral focus on the fact workers assists the clients in identifying patterns of irrational and self-destructive thoughts and behaviors. Psychodynamic is personality in terms of conscious and unconscious.

The social work values that are embraced are, commitment to clients. Social work’s primary responsibility is to promote the well-being of clients, in general, clients interest is primary. NASW (2008) (pg.

Harrington (1997) (pg. 88). Another target populations, has been the “glass ceiling,” or invisible barrier, that keeps women and minorities from attaining top jobs. While the ideal of equal opportunity is espoused, it is far from a reality. Women and minorities continue to “peak out” at a low level of management. Kelborn (1995) (pg. 89).

The problem is so many people are discriminate based on age, race, and gender. Which this is a global problem, however, in America culture sexual orientation has also served as a basis for discrimination and oppression across cultures, socioeconomic strata, and gender lines. This model of discrimination and oppression should be contraindicated, people should have equal rights without being oppressed no matter what the gender, or race.

Treatment

The treatment plan for conflict theory, poverty and oppression for African American women. Just like any other race that go through conflict theory poverty and oppression, I chose a treatment plan of African American because, I’m African American and I can relate to this very